title: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. A guide to diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic neurobehavioral problems encountered in pediatric practices today. It affects approximately 3% to 5% of the school-aged population and as many as 3.5 million American youngsters. This review article addresses possible etiologies for ADHD, as well as diagnostic criteria and evaluation and treatment modalities.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Nemethy
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants